Publication: Toronto Star
Topic(s): Travel, Destination Features, Travel Essays, First-Person Narratives, Travel Trends
Rate: ~$220–$360 per article (approx. $300–$500 CAD)
Name of Editor: Wing Sze Tang
Submit Via: Webform

The Toronto Star, one of Canada’s largest newspapers, is accepting freelance travel pitches from experienced travel journalists worldwide.

Wing Sze Tang, Founder and Editorial Director at Wayword Media, is currently looking to commission several types of travel stories for the publication. This is an opportunity for writers interested in travel journalism, destination storytelling, and narrative travel writing to pitch original ideas.

Writers are encouraged to propose stories that go beyond typical travel recommendations. The editor is particularly interested in strong, well-reported ideas with a clear angle and engaging narrative.

Types of stories they are looking to assign include:

• Destination features exploring a place through reporting, culture, or local perspectives
• First-person travel narratives with a compelling personal journey
• Travel essays rooted in experience and storytelling
• Timely travel trend pieces that explain emerging travel behaviors or shifts in tourism

If you’re an experienced travel writer, freelance journalist, or narrative storyteller, you can introduce yourself and request the publication’s pitching guidelines by filling out the short submission form.

Rates are reported to be $300–$500 CAD per article, which translates to approximately $220–$360 USD, depending on the scope and length of the story. Writers are encouraged to confirm final pay upon pitch acceptance.

This opportunity is open to travel writers worldwide, including freelancers looking for international travel writing jobs, paid travel journalism opportunities, and global freelance writing gigs.

What They’re Looking For

The editor is seeking strongly pitched travel stories with clear angles and original reporting. Ideal submissions typically include:

• A clear destination or travel experience at the center of the story
• A strong narrative hook or unique perspective
• Relevance to current travel trends or cultural insights
• A concise explanation of why the story matters now

If you’re building a portfolio in travel journalism, narrative nonfiction, or international freelance writing, pitching a major outlet like the Toronto Star can significantly strengthen your bylines.